PRELIM TASK:Final Shots for Cover Page

Here is my final shot that I have decided to use for my cover page. The main reason I have chosen this image is because in my opinion, the model's smile is a really big pull factor and engages readers.
To begin with, the model is shown to be holding a folder in her hand and this relates to my theme well as it is targeted towards teenagers, more specifically towards year 12's. The model is also wearing a backpack and this relates to my theme too. The big smile on her face is very eye-catching and makes readers want to read on. The model is wearing smart but casual clothing which informs readers that she is a student from sixth form. She is not wearing heavy makeup which compliments my theme. I think that the lighting is quite good in this picture however, I have decided to change the lighting and make the background a bit brighter so that the model stands out but I will not change the colour of the model herself because I do not want my magazine to look fake. I decided to keep my background a grey/off white colour due to the fact that I thought that if I added colour to it, it would be difficult to make colour decisions when adding text whereas, if I keep the light background, most colours will look good on it and the text will stand out to my target audience. I have mainly focused on girls in year 12 as a feature that I am deciding to add on my cover page is outfit ideas for girls however, some of my captions are targeted towards both genders. I really like the model's angle of gaze and overall, I prefer this picture from all the other ones. Last but not least, there wasn't enough space above her head nonetheless, I decided to add my masthead over her hair because in most magazines, the masthead covers the model. I didn't put it over her head but her hair which was fine. Lastly, I like how the model's hair falls back which gives the cover a fun twist.

 Here is another shot that I took for my cover page. I didn't like it because I think the way the model is pulling the backpack forward is not very intriguing. Even though the lighting is good and the model is smiling, she doesn't look happy and the way her thumbs are placed on the bag straps is not eye-catching. Also, this doesn't really meet my brief because it looks more like a mid-long shot which isn't suitable for the brief.

This is another shot I took for my cover page. I like the overall image personally, I like the folder in her hand and how it is placed in her arms. The backpack is also another factor that shows readers that this magazine is targeted towards sixth formers and it is quite clear that this is a college magazine. However, I haven't chosen this as the cover because I think her hair was covering her face and a big shadow was created behind her. Also, I didn't leave enough space at the top to insert a masthead.




This is one of the images I took for my cover page. I took it on a green screen because I thought I would add a different background to make my cover eye-catching however, the model is not smiling and she looks awkward. Also, the backpack and folder compliment each other but again, her hair is covering her face a little which I didn't like. I also like her pose as its a little different and on her side but I did not like the fact that she is not smiling.

This is another image. I took this on a green screen again for the same reason because I thought I would be creative with the background, however I decided to keep it simple. I like how she is straight on and there is enough space above her head to insert a masthead however, I wanted a cover that would be eye-catching and a little interesting so I chose an image that showed the model on her side.I also like the models smile and the lighting is good but the picture looks awkward overall.

This is the second to last picture I took. The model's smile is big and makes the image stand out to readers. The backpack on the shoulder also looks good and the lighting is good too however, I did the same mistake of not leaving enough space on top of the model. Although I decided to use this as my original cover, I decided to change it and use one where the model was on her side and with a folder in her hand.



This is the last image I chose for my cover image. I took it with a green screen with the thought of adding a background later but I decided to stick with a plain background. The model was on the other side and was holding her backpack however, the picture looks awkward within itself but I do like the smile on her face. Overall, I didn't like it because the lighting wasn't as good as the other images.